Better Internet for Kids

This informative leaflet explains how social media algorithms personalise users feed based on browsing history, reactions, and behaviour, filtering out alternative viewpoints. This creates an “information bubble” that narrows perspective, reduces critical thinking, and increases susceptibility to manipulation and misinformation.

To mitigate the bubble effect, the guide recommends:

The first manual "Be Internet Awesome!" offers a variety of educational and cognitive materials, creative tasks and lesson plans for children aged 6 to 9, which will help children grow into safe and smart internet users. The aim of the manual is to help teachers educate children about safe and responsible internet use.

The manual was developed by the 'Szkoła z Klasą' Foundation within the framework of the 'Be Internet Awesome!' program in cooperation with Google. The publication was adapted into Latvian by the Latvian Safer Internet Centre.

This teacher’s guide aims to support educators in delivering lessons on safe and responsible internet use. It includes ready-to-use worksheets and activity ideas designed primarily for children aged 9–12, though many of the concepts can be adapted for other age groups as well.

The activities require no prior professional training or special equipment, and preparation is simple. The lessons can be enriched with the online game “Interland”.

20 per cent of teenagers and adolescents spend more than four hours a day on their phones or social media. How much screen time is still “okay,” and when does it become a risk for screen addiction?

This informative leaflet provides information to help parents and caregivers understand how the Roblox platform works, what the main risks are, and how to use parental control features. It explains how to create an account, how Roblox adjusts content based on the child’s age, the four levels of content maturity, and how to monitor a child's activity.

This translated activity workbook, based on the Digiduck story series, is designed for children aged 3 to 7 and provides a variety of quick, engaging activities to reinforce key online safety messages. It includes teacher instructions, optional visual aids for students, and printable resources. The activities are meant to follow the reading of one or more Digiduck stories—such as Digiduck’s Big Decision, Digiduck’s Famous Friend, Digiduck’s Detective Adventure, Digiduck and the Magic Castle, or Digiduck Saves the Day.

Almost all children in Sweden now live significant parts of their lives online. The digital world offers community, knowledge, and opportunities – but it also brings risks. An increasing number of children who contact Bris report being exposed to online hate, image-based abuse, grooming, and digital stress. At the same time, conversations about gang crime and eating disorders have risen sharply. 

Digizens is a magazine written by the Youth Panel of the Greek Safer Internet Centre, giving voice to young people's concerns, reflections, and ideas in a digital era that strongly shapes everyday life. The 5th issue explores how the digital world affects youth, with topics such as the impact of social media on mental health, online anonymity, digital detox, and the role of artificial intelligence. It invites young readers to reflect on how to make the most of the digital world while maintaining balance and safety.

This is a video reading of The Fifth Story in the Digiduck series, focusing on the positive and helpful ways we can use the internet to support others. With permission from Childnet, SaferInternet4Kids has translated the entire Digiduck book series into Greek, making these valuable educational resources accessible to more children and educators.

This educational poster was created for Data Protection Day 2025. It highlights the importance of protecting personal data as a fundamental right in the digital age. The poster explains how personal information is valuable and must be handled with care and security. It encourages individuals to stay informed and take action by following best practices such as using strong passwords, keeping software updated, sharing data only with trusted sources, and managing app permissions. The design features visual icons of privacy, settings, and digital security tools.